The Black Entertainment Economic Council Hosts An Open House & Member Showcase on June 3rd

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The Black Entertainment Economic Council (BEEC) is a dynamic non-profit organization committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the entertainment industry.

Our mission is to increase representation and opportunities for Black professionals and businesses in the Film, Television, Gaming, and Digital Production industries, both in front of and behind the camera.

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On June 3rd from 10 AM to 5 PM, we will host an Open House & Member Showcase at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship, located at 504 Fair Street, in the West End cultural corridor in Atlanta. There will be a showcase of short films, free workshops, and opportunities to engage with a variety of professionals working in all aspects of the industry. 

The event is free and open to the public.
A complete list of scheduled activities is listed below. 



The main gallery area will be filled with more than 35 industry-related companies, highlighting every aspect of the filmmaking process.

Attendees can expect to see special effects make-up demonstrations, displays of unique wardrobe & costume items, camera and equipment displays as well as auditory experiences from film composers.

There will also be presentations promoting upcoming films and tv programs as well as monitors throughout the room playing sizzle reels from directors, producers, actors as well as movie trailers.

There will be Step-and-Repeats on site for visitors to take pictures with talent and crew from select films.

Through a collaboration with the Atlanta Black Chamber of Commerce - Arts & Entertainment Leadership Committee, we are curating an eclectic mix of short films that reflect the diverse perspectives and points of view of our community and membership.

Starting at 10 AM, films will be screened throughout the day in an intimate setting coupled with engaging conversations with the filmmaking teams and audiences.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHORT FILM SHOWCASE



From Concept to Completion
(Film Production 101)
Taught by 
Leland Benford & Phaedra Benford

  • Date: June 3, 2023

  • Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
  • Location: Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs - - 504 Fair St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Leland and Phaedra will guide students through the 5-stages of film production:
  • Phase 1 - Development & Planning
  • Phase 2 - Pre-Production
  • Phase 3 - Principle Photography / Production
  • Phase 4 - Post-Production
  • Phase 5 - Marketing & Distribution

Meet The Instructors
Through their company, Cupcake Rapture Studios - a boutique production house focused on commercial content, Leland and Phaedra have worked in many aspects of the film Industry. Phaedra has been a script reader for over seven years reading for production companies such as Netflix, Universal, and Paramount. 

Leland is an established film director and editor who has edited several short films, feature-length movies, music videos, and attention-grabbing commercial content. He has directed several award-winning short films as well as his debut feature film, Empathy.

To learn more about Leland and Phaedra visit the website 

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This activity is part of our year-long
Soft Launch Series & Impact Campaign

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Stay In Touch With Us!!!

Organizational Contacts
Adiclere Evans - - Adiclere@thebeec.org
Anthony R. Page - - Anthony@thebeec.org

"Amplifying Excellence, Accelerating Opportunity"

Anthony co-founded this organization along with Adiclere Evans. To learn more go to: 

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